STRATEGIC IP COUNSEL IN LIFE SCIENCES, CHEMICALS, AND PHARMA

About Us

Hylton-Rodic Law is a Washington, D.C., based intellectual property firm, where scientific expertise meets strategic intellectual property counsel. We partner with companies that innovate, organizations advancing chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials, and emerging technologies, and need a trusted external IP advisor who can own the details, the strategy, and the risk.

Many of our clients do not have in-house IP counsel. They rely on us as their dedicated patent partner, providing the technical depth, strategic

clarity, and legal oversight required to protect innovation, support business objectives, and mitigate high-value risk.

At Hylton-Rodic Law, our approach is grounded in scientific rigor and designed for commercial impact. We help companies secure strong global patent protection, navigate complex regulatory and competitive landscapes, and make confident decisions about R&D investments, product launches, and global portfolio strategy.

Whether you are expanding internationally, entering a competitive

market, or strengthening your IP foundation, we provide counsel that is both technically precise and business-forward.

We serve as an extension of your team, without the overhead of building one internally.
With responsive communication, boutique-level focus, and partner-level attention on every matter, we help innovators protect their competitive edge and move forward with confidence.

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Patent Protection Across Industries

  • Biotechnology & Life Sciences

  • Chemicals, Polymers & Materials

  • Cosmetics & Consumer Products

OUR specialties

  • Universities & Tech Transfer Offices

Explore Our Specialties…

  • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Our Services

We partner with small and mid-sized innovators who lack in-house IP counsel, acting as their dedicated patent team. Hylton-Rodic Law helps you protect, manage, and leverage your intellectual property with a science-driven, business-focused strategy.

    • Drafting, filing, and coordinating patents worldwide so your key products and platforms are protected in the markets that matter most.

    • Evaluating infringement, validity, competitive threats, and portfolio gaps to help you understand IP risk before you invest, partner, or launch.

    • Analyzing competitor patents and whitespace to assess whether your products can enter or expand in a market with acceptable IP risk.

    • Providing clear, written patentability, validity, and non-infringement opinions that support business decisions, transactions, and negotiations.

    • Handling U.S. patent prosecution, appeals, and post-grant proceedings with the technical depth and advocacy needed to strengthen and defend your portfolio.

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